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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.91, 3,100.50 and 768.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.91, 3,100.50 and 768.39 is: 1,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.91 : 3,100.50 = 768.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.91/3,100.50 = 768.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.91x = 3,100.50 × 768.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.91x = 2,382,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,393.20/2,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.64

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